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The Image of Success
Author(s): Lizandra Vega (Author)
- Publisher: AMACOM
- Publication Date: 16 Jun. 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 0814414540
- ISBN-13: 9780814414545
Book Description
From poorly chosen outfits, to unconscious “ums” and “ahs,” to the dreaded “dead fish” handshake and other faux pas, The Image of Success shares hundreds of tips on personal style, body language, etiquette, communication, and more all designed to help candidates avoid common pitfalls and create the kind of consis tent personal image that will convince employers of their inherent value to the organization.
The way we look, act, and sound can absolutely make or break anyone in the cut throat world of interviewing. Entertaining and encouraging, yet honest, The Image of Success gives readers the edge they need to beat out the competition.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
“Lizandra Vega is one smart cookie! I appreciate an author who gives readers good step-by-step advice on how to dress, behave, and communicate to land the job of their dreams.” — Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group
“As a fan of practical, useful, and straightforward information, I really enjoyed The Image of Success. Lizandra Vega’s tips for making a winning impression before, during, and after the interview process are sure to help you stand out in a crowd.”— Jean Chatzky, NBC Today show financial editor, and best-selling author, blogging at jeanchatzky.com
Does your image project success? The real secret to getting hired and getting ahead is that people routinely make assumptions about your intelligence, abilities, sophistication, character, and likely performance based on your image alone—that is, the way you look, behave, and communicate.
As an executive recruiter and Certified Image Coach, Lizandra Vega has guided thousands of job candidates through personal makeovers that enable them to ace interviews with cool confidence and win the jobs and promotions they want. And now, in The Image of Success, with her comforting blend of humor and straight talk, Vega presents hundreds of invaluable tips on personal style, body language, etiquette essentials, and more—helping you to avoid pitfalls and create the kind of consistently classy professional image that will convince employers of your inherent value to their organization.
From selecting the perfect interview suit for your body type and budget . . . to making sure your phone and written communications are consistent with your professional image, The Image of Success will give you the edge you need to be hired—and promoted —over all competitors.
You deserve the job and career success you want. And with The Image of Success, you’ll get it!
LIZANDRA VEGA is one of the most respected recruiters in the New York staffing arena, as well as a Certified Image Coach. Cofounder and Managing Partner of Manhattan-based boutique staffing firm Perennial Resources International (PRI), she has successfully coached thousands of individuals on career development, interview techniques, and the kind of verbal and nonverbal communication that is crucial to one’s success.
